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Nov 20, 2020 Local News
Fukuoka and Kitakyushu Use Videos To Promote Air Travel
A promotional council for the airports of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu co-launched a website to encourage people to travel by air. Different-short clips feature views of farms, a beach, ...
Nov 11, 2020 Local News
Kitakyushu to Host Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2021
Kitakyushu City will host the 50th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships and the 38th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in October 2021. On November 8, the International Gy...
Oct 28, 2020 Local News
Local Airline Star Flyer Seeks Investment Funds
The Kitakyushu-based airline company, Star Flyer Inc., is preparing to increase its funding by around ¥10 billion. The impact of the new coronavirus spread caused the company...
Oct 16, 2020 Local News
Nishitetsu To Test Advanced Self-Driving Bus in Kitakyushu
Nishitetsu announced plans to test-drive a new self-driving bus on the streets of Kitakyushu City. Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 29, a mid-sized bus (*capacity: 56 persons) that can com...
Aug 31, 2020 Local News
Starflyer Offers Onboard Planetarium Flight
Starflyer will offer ‘Starlight Flight’ on October 17 featuring a special star projection system developed by Ohira Tech Ltd. The 90-minute flight allows passengers to enjoy an onb...
Aug 26, 2020 Local News
Kitakyushu To Offer Free PCR Tests by Family Doctors
Kitakyushu City is preparing to provide free PCR tests at smaller medical facilities. At the same time, the virus tests are currently available at 20 facilities, including a specia...
Aug 12, 2020 Local News
Tandem Rental Bicycles Debut in Kitakyushu
On August 8, Kitakyushu City started renting tandem bicycles for visitors to the Mojiko Retro area. The city introduced a bicycle rental service to the area in July, aiming to prom...
Aug 2, 2020 Local News
Toilet Manufacturer Toto Reports Large Losses
On July 31, Toto Ltd. of Kitakyushu City announced its consolidated accounts between April and June 2020.
Jul 30, 2020 Local News
20,000 Meal Coupons Donated to Medical Workers in Kitakyushu
Twenty thousand McDonalds meal coupons were presented to Kitakyushu City to express appreciation to local medical workers. The internationally famous hamburger restaurant has been ...
Jul 3, 2020 Local News
Significant Discounts Offered at 60 Hotels in Kitakyushu
Overnight stays at hotels and ryokan in Kitakyushu City are currently available at substantial discounts. The city launched a campaign on July 1 to promote the use of local accommo...
